Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-73
§2284 Benefits and costs attributable to environmental measures
Title 33 › Chapter CHAPTER 36— - WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 2284
Summary
When reviewing water projects, the Secretary must count environmental benefits, including fish and wildlife improvements, as at least equal to their costs.
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Title 33, §2284
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In the evaluation by the Secretary of benefits and costs of a water resources project, the benefits attributable to measures included in a project for the purpose of environmental quality, including improvement of the environment and fish and wildlife enhancement, shall be deemed to be at least equal to the costs of such measures.
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33 U.S.C. § 2284
Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73